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Cirque du Soleil’s CORTEO arrives at Allentown’s PPL Center from March 28-31, 2024, and, before the show arrives, fans can check out a one-of-a-kind costume installation at the Promenade at Saucon Valley!
Cirque du Soleil returns to Allentown
for the First Time Since 2019 with
CORTEO
The troupe’s long-running, much loved show!
From March 28-31, 2024 at PPL Center
Allentown, PA — Corteo, the long running and most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil, is back in North America and heading to Allentown set to wow audiences for the very first time. This unique production, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, first premiered in Montreal in April 2005. Since its creation, the show has amazed over 10 million spectators, in 20 countries, on 4 continents. Corteo will be presented at the PPL Center for 6 shows only from March 28-31, 2024. This engagement marks the first time that Cirque du Soleil is returning to Allentown since 2019!
Corteo, which means cortege in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth.
The clown pictures his own funeral taking place in a carnival atmosphere, watched over by quietly caring angels. Juxtaposing the large with the small, the ridiculous with the tragic and the magic of perfection with the charm of imperfection, the show highlights the strength and fragility of the clown, as well as his wisdom and kindness, to illustrate the portion of humanity that is within each of us. The music turns lyrical and playful carrying Corteo through a timeless celebration in which illusion teases reality.
In a Cirque du Soleil first, the stage is central in the arena and divides the venue, with each half of the audience facing the other half, giving a unique perspective not only of the show, but also a performer’s eye view of the audience. An atmosphere like never seen before in Cirque du Soleil arena shows. The set curtains, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, and the central curtains, which were hand painted, give a grandiose feel to the stage. This sets the tone for the poetry of Corteo.
Corteo will also return to the region this summer at Philadelphia’s Liacouras Center from May 29 to June 2, 2024.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for Corteo in Allentown are available at
cirquedusoleil.com/corteo
Performance Schedule
Thursday, March 28, 7:30PM
Friday, March 29, 7:30PM
Saturday, March 30, 3PM and 7PM
Sunday, March 31, 1PM and 5PM
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OFFICIAL PARTNER
Cirque du Soleil wishes to thank Air Canada, its official partner.
About Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is a world leader in live entertainment. In addition to producing world-renowned circus arts shows, the Company brings its creative approach to a large variety of entertainment forms, such as multimedia productions, immersive experiences, and special events. Going beyond its various creations, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group aims to positively impact people, communities, and the planet with its most important tools: creativity and art. Since its creation in 1984, more than 378 million people have been inspired on 6 continents and 86 countries. The Canadian company now employs more than 4000 employees, including 1200 artists from 80 different nationalities.
For more information about Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, please visit CDSentertainmentgroup.
Information provided to TVL by:
Bryan Buttler Media Relations
